[Hazi411]

So glad I found this post! I’m having shoulder surgery a week from today, to repair a complete rotator cuff tear, and a partial tear – both in my right shoulder!
I’m really hoping I will be able to return to pole eventually.. I was also doing Lyra which I fell in love with, in just the same as I did with pole.

[Hazi411]

Well done! Major milestone conquered!

[Hazi411]

Thanks from me too! This is something I’ve struggled to get to grips with, especially being an older poler (62) and being unsure whether my body is going to cooperate! 😉

[Hazi411]

Hi there! I started pole in 2010. I’m not sure how long I’ve been on here…..

[Hazi411]

I’ve got a couple of pairs….one pair I bought from a dancewear store. The brand name is Capezio. They are quite thick, but mine tend to slip a bit.
I’ve also got some “Extended Threads” ones. These have a quilted kneepad, and one side is PVC type material (to grip the pole). The remainder is mesh. The top and bottom parts of the back can roll up and dig in but not painfully so.

[Hazi411]

I was going to suggest Phoenix Kazree 😉 There’s also Kristy Sellars “Keys to Choreography” book and DVD which I’m going to use next time. I think either Lou Landers or Amber Ray also offer help/feedback on choreography.

[Hazi411]

These are my absolute favourite boots. So sexy. I want to sleep and n them, I love them so much! But if you buy closd in boots, go up a size – that way, you can wear cotton socks inside them, and nobody knows 😉 I normally wear size 8 in Pleaser but for closed in boots I wear a 9.

http://www.amazon.com/Pleaser-Womens-Delight-3017-Knee-High-Boot/dp/B007L01XPS

[Hazi411]

I used a combination of stud finder and tapping my knuckle on the ceiling. Joists generally are about 12-13″ apart (In Australia). If you have any celing vents, these will be between the joists.

[Hazi411]

I learned CKR before CAR at both studio’s I’ve been to. I prefer CAR – to me it feels safer. For some reason, I don’t have a problem with anything that involves “falling backwards” into a move or a spin. Maybe I’m just weird 😉

[Hazi411]

OMG that’s awful. Positive thoughts and virtual hugs coming from me too.

[Hazi411]

Hahaha yes!! And I will be 60 next year! I just don’t see why I shouldn’t do (or be able to do!) things because of “my age”. Attitude is everything. Age? Pah!

[Hazi411]

I’m sure the inflammation has reduced considerably 😀 been doing positive affirmations which I’m sure has helped. Have to wait another week and a bit before Violetta and I go back to the hand therapist.

[Hazi411]

Thanks. Yes it is a bummer 🙁 and yes it is moulded to fit. Interesting (and expensive!) process. “Her” name is Violetta and we will be together 24/7 for the next couple of weeks except in the shower! I had a choice of colours – unfortunately not pink, though, so this was the next best choice 😉

[Hazi411]

Thanks all 🙂 you have motivated me. 30 day challenge here I come 🙂 downloaded the App yesterday. Looks like I may not be able to pole much or at all for the next couple of weeksdue to injured wrist, but will see if I can plank while wearing a wrist brace. At least my abs should be stronger when I can get back to pole 🙂

[Hazi411]

Or maybe just exit by reversing what you did together into it? (How did you get into it, BTW?!)